Deliver dense wired access and centralized control with the FortiSwitch-248E-FPOE. This Layer 2/3 switch is designed for FortiGate switch controller compatibility, giving network teams a familiar operational model for policy, segmentation, and access-layer management. Forty-eight Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 ports provide broad endpoint connectivity, while four Gigabit SFP ports support fiber uplinks to distribution or core infrastructure. The 740 W automatic maximum PoE output limit gives this model the power capacity needed for larger endpoint counts, especially where IP phones, surveillance cameras, and wireless access points share the same access layer. That higher PoE ceiling helps reduce the need for separate power infrastructure and supports cleaner, more scalable deployments. Choose this switch when port density matters and the network must stay under centralized control. It is a strong fit for enterprise floors, campus access closets, and multi-device zones where a lower-capacity switch would force compromises in power allocation or uplink design. For organizations standardizing on Fortinet, it offers a practical balance of scale, PoE headroom, and managed switching capability.